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Podcast: The Stress Nanny with Lindsay Miller
Episode: Ep 189: Building Executive Function With Mindfulness And Self-Compassion
Description: Homework shouldn’t feel like a bear attack, yet for many ADHD families, everyday tasks trigger fight, flight, or freeze. We invited ADHD coach and mindfulness facilitator Corie Wightlin to help us turn those explosive moments into opportunities for calm, connection, and growth. Corie blends neuroscience, executive function know-how, and lived experience to show how a simple “pause” can redirect the entire evening—and how a practical “fast-forward” thought experiment helps parents choose the next right move without the guilt spiral.We dig into what actually works when brains are overwhelmed: sensory resets like cold touch, fresh air, or a 60...